The Medieval Graffiti in St Leonard’s Church, Flamstead
Matt Champion, independent scholar.
A report on the exciting discoveries made during his recent survey of the graffiti, and their significance.
It’s an opportunity to find out about the ancient graffiti in St Leonard’s church in Flamstead. Could the marks be linked to witchcraft? What can they tell us about our ancestors in the village since Medieval times? Historian and Archaeologist Matt Champion has carried out a detailed survey and will shine new light on the signs inscribed over the centuries. He has made some remarkable discoveries which show for the first time how extensive and important the collection of graffiti is.
All lectures start at 19.30 in St Leonard’s Church, Flamstead, Hertfordshire.
followed by Q&A.
Tickets sold online or at the door.
Refreshments available.
In association with The Flamstead Society
Swans, Bears and Ragged Staves, Badges and Battles in the Fifteenth century
John Cherry, formerly Keeper of Medieval and Modern Europe, British Museum.
Allies and allegiances in the turbulent 15th century, featuring Flamstead’s connections with the powerful Beauchamp Earls of Warwick.
All lectures start at 19.30 in St Leonard’s Church, Flamstead, Hertfordshire.
followed by Q&A.
Tickets sold online or at the door.
Refreshments available.
In association with The Flamstead Society
Ancient and Medieval Board Games
Dr Irving Finkel, Assistant Keeper, Department of the Middle East, British Museum.
An expert on board games throughout the ages, Irving is a frequent contributor to BBC programmes, including Radio 4’s ‘In Our Time’.
All lectures start at 19.30 in St Leonard’s Church, Flamstead, Hertfordshire.
followed by Q&A.
Tickets sold online or at the door.
Refreshments available.
In association with The Flamstead Society
Bells and the Landscape of English Memory
Mark Regan, Birmingham City University.
A renowned expert on bells and bell-ringing, Mark has served as Ringing Master at Worcester Cathedral and at St Mary-le-Bow in London.
All lectures start at 19.30 in St Leonard’s Church, Flamstead, Hertfordshire.
followed by Q&A.
Tickets sold online or at the door.
Refreshments available.
In association with The Flamstead Society
Wall Paintings in St Leonard’s Church, Flamstead, and their Wider Context
Dr Miriam Gill, Vaughan College, Leicester.
Dr Gill is an expert on medieval wall-painting, and has published on the image of the Three Living and the Three Dead in St Leonards.
All lectures start at 19.30 in St Leonard’s Church, Flamstead, Hertfordshire.
followed by Q&A.
Tickets sold online or at the door.
Refreshments available.
In association with The Flamstead Society
The inaugural Flamstead Arts Festival is now being planned. It will take place in June 2024 and include a variety of arts and heritage events. Details will be published as they become available. For now, just save the date.
Raising the Roof; the ancient crafts behind the Restoration
James Mellish and others, The Flamstead Heritage Project. A retrospective as part of the Arts & Heritage Festival.
All lectures start at 19.30 in St Leonard’s Church, Flamstead, Hertfordshire.
followed by Q&A.
Tickets sold online or at the door.
Refreshments available.
In association with The Flamstead Society